Target



Oct. 25, 1938.

Filed June 16, 1957 J. P. CLARK TARGET 5 sheets-sheet 1 I I I -61? 1 l I I Inventor effldza'r A tiorneys Oct. 25, 1938.

J. P. CLARK 2,134,226

TARGET Filed Juhe 16, 1937 5 Sheets-Sheet 2 Inventor Attorneys Oct. 25, 1938. -J. P. CLARK 2,134,225

' TARGET I Filed June 16, 1937 5 Sheets-Sheet 3 Inventor A tiorr y;

Oct. 25, 1938.

J. P. CLARK 2,134,226

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Inventor Jfi 20213 Attorneys Patented Oct. 25, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 7 6 2,134,226 d TARGET v Joseph Patrick Clark, Atlantic City, N."J. Application June 16, 1937, Serial No.=146,567

4 Claims.

This invention appertains' to new and useful improvements in targets and more particularly to an electric target whereby the score made will be instantaneously indicated.

5 An important object of the invention is to provide a target wherein the objective is in the form of a plurality of elements capable of being knocked over by the shot and wherein means is provided whereby the marksman can by a single 19 motion reset the elements of the objective.

Another important object of the invention is toprovide a target structure wherein the parts can be readily disassembled for the purpose of repair or replacement. I

: 7 Still another important object of the invention is to provide a target structure which is armored in such a manner as to make the apparatus safe for general use.

Another important object of the invention is 20 to provide indicating means for the scores whereinthe scores are given by indirect means thus protecting the indicating lamps from damage by projectiles.

These and various other important objects and 33 advantages of the invention will become apparent to the reader of the following specification.

In the drawings:-

Figure 1 represents a front elevational view of the target.

30 Figure 2 is a side elevational view.

Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view through the target.

Figure 4 is a horizontal section on the line 4-4 of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a top plan view. Figure 6 is a horizontal sectional view taken substantially on the line 6-6 of Figure 3.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of one of the pins. Figure 8 is a side elevational view of the resetter.

Figure 9 is an enlarged vertical sectional view disclosing the manner in which the pins are held.

Figure 10 is a section on the line |-||l of Figure 9.

43 Referring to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like parts, it can be seen that numeral denotes the shell structure of the target which consists of the box-like portion 6 having the forwardly flaring top and. side walls 50 |-8. Numeral 9 denotes an outer wall which slants toward the shelf l0, numeral represents an inclined top wall in the box-like portion 6 of the shell, while to the back wall I2 is secured the barrel |3 which is slidable on the post I4, the

55 same being provided with a multiplicity of openings |5 therein into which the set screws IS on' the barrel |3 can engage. This post M is provided-with the stop head l1 and is mounted on the base l8.

An elongated deflector plate rearwardly inclined is mounted upon the shelf l0 and denoted by numeral I9.

The shelf l0 divides the box-like portion 6 of the shell into the upper compartment 20 and the lower compartment 2|, the lower compartment 2| having the front'wall 22 through which the cables 23 from the eyes 24 on the shank portions 25 of thepin- 26 extend as shown in Figure 3. As is clearly shown in Figure '9 the shelf I0 is provided with a triangular arrangement of depending tubes 21 which meet the shelf 28 underlying the shelf Ill and into these tubes 21 dependthe shanks 25 of the duck pins 26 and through the openings 29 in the shelf 28 extend the aforementioned cables 23 which are providedwith stop members 30 thereon. Goosenecks in the form'of guides 3| are secured'to the bottom of the box-like structure 32 and are direct-ed toward the front wall 22 of the compartment 3|. Wear resisting eyelets 33 are provided in the front wall 22 of the compartment 2| and through these the cables 23 extend and pass through the switch boxes 34 which are mounted in the compartment 2|. These cables as a matter of'fact connect, to rods 35 which are slidable through the switch boxes 34 and are also slidable through the reset plate 36 with their extremities provided with stops 31. a

In each of these switch boxes 34 is a pair of spring contact fingers 38-39 and. an'annular operating element 40 is carried by the corresponding rod 35 for bringing the springs 3339 in contact relation to'close a circuit with the corv responding electric bulb 4| in the lamp boX generally referred to by numeral 42. This lamp box 40 42 is divided into a multiplicity of lamp compartments by the partitions 43, the top side being provided with the transparent panel 44. The lamp box is-mounted in a forwardly inclined position so that projectiles that may pass over 45 the target can strike the inclined deflector 45, but cannot reach the box 42.

A post 46 is mounted upon the shell 5 and carries the adjustable reflector 41 at its upper end and this reflector reflects the various score markings 48 on the pane 44 when they become illuminated by the energized bulbs 4|. Thus indirect score indication is afforded.

Extending from the reset plate 36 is the arm 48 and this extends into the lateral tubular portion 49 of the conduit 50 and is connected by a spring means to the pull line 5| which extends over suitable pulleys to the upright barrel 52 which is located adjacent the shooter. This cable 5| is attached to the handle 53 at the upper end of the barrel 52 and obviously theshooter, after shooting out the pins 26 need only pull up on the handle 53 and a rearward pull will be exerted on the board 35 (see Figure 3) which will pull off the rod 35 corresponding to whichever pins have been upset by the shot.

It is to be understood that when the target is to be used for portable use and conveniently carried 7 about from one point to another, batteries can be used instead of the usual commercial current supply line. Furthermore, it is desirable thatall electrical connections in the apparatus be made by plug and socket connection-so that they can be readily disassembled for inspection or collateral use if desired. For instance, it is desirable that the lamp box he removable so thatit can be carried to the firing line where it serves as the indicator instead ofthesame being mounted on the top of the shell for indirect indication. When the indicating box is located at the firing line, the pane is reversed.

While the foregoing specification sets forth the invention in specificterms, it is to be understood that numerous changes in the shape, size and ma+ terials may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

Having described the invention what is claimed as new is:-

1. In a target structure, a shell having a forwardly inclinedtop, a target scoring indicating structure resting on the inclined top and facing rearwardly, and a mirror on the rear portion of the shell rising above the plane of the upper portion of the indicating structure and facing forwardly and in forwardly reflecting relation with respect to the indicating structure.

2. In a target structure, a shell having a forwardly inclined top, a target scoring indicating structure resting on the inclined top and facing rearwardly, and a mirror on the rear portion 01' the shell rising above the plane of the upper portion of the indicating structure and facing forwardly and in forwardly reflecting relation with respect to the indicating structure, said shell being provided with a rearwardly inclined deflector plate atits forward end, the upper end of the plate terminating at the upper portion of the indicating structure.

3. In a target structure, a shell having a forwardly inclined top, a target scoring indicating structure resting on the inclined top and facing rearwardly, and a mirror on the rear portion of the shell rising above the plane of the upper portion of the indicating structure and facing forv wardly and in forwardly reflecting relation with respect to the indicating structure, control means below the shell in cooperation with the indicating structure, and a rearwardly inclined plate at the lower portion of the forward end of the shell having its lower end terminating at a plane below the bottom of the control means.

4. In a target structure, a shell having a forwardly inclined top, a target scoring indicating structure resting on the inclined top and facing rearwardly, andamirror on the rear portion of the shell rising above the plane of the upper portion of the indicating structure and facing forwardly and in forwardly reflecting relation with respect to the indicating structure;;said shell being provided with a rearwardly inclined deflector plate at its forwardend, the upper end of the plate terminating at the upper portion of the indicating structure, said deflector plate having a rearwardly disposed extension, and illuminating means below the lower portion of the plate and rearwardly of the extension. I

JOSEPH P. CLARK. 

